vs
2.6Range & power5.4
3.9Battery9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
DC44Freecomm 330
| DC44 | Freecomm 330 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 49 mm | 125 mm | −76 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 55 mm | +87 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 26 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 86 g | 111 g | −25 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DC44 better than Freecomm 330?
- Weight86 g vs 111 g+29%
Why is Freecomm 330 better than DC44?
- USB-C chargingNo · DC44: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | PMR446 |
| Licence | Licence-free | Licence-free |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | No |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 446 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Channels | — | 16 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 4 km | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | — | Yes |
| Squelch | automatic | automatic |
| Call tones | 6 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery voltage | — | 3.7 V |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | Rechargeable pack |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | No | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 86 g | 111 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 49 mm | 125 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 26 mm |
| Display | Backlit display | Backlit display |
| Colours | Green | Camouflage |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectors | micro USB | USB-C |
| Radios in the base pack | 2 | 2 |
